Crispy Potato Fritters Recipe
Crispy potato fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make savory breakfast, appetizer, or healthy meal. With a crispy & golden exterior and a creamy inside, these fritters are perfect for any time of day. Ready in 30 minutes, they are easily made gluten-free and vegan/egg-less.
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 102kcal
Ingredients
- 5 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 medium yellow or white onion
- 2 large eggs
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 5 Tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil (for frying)
- 2 Tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Peel potatoes and onion, and use a box grater or a food processor with a grating plate to grate both. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Working in batches, wrap the shredded potatoes and onion in a tea towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out the excess water.
- Place the drained onion and potatoes in a large mixing bowl, and add eggs, flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and mix well with a wooden spoon.
- In a large skillet, add 1-2 tablespoons of oil and warm over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, use a ¼ measuring cup to portion the fritter batter into the hot skillet.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the underside of fritters starts to turn golden brown and crispy. Using a spatula, flip fritters and gently press down to flatten them. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, until cooked through.
- Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining batter. Garnish fritters with green onions (if using) and serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
- Storage: Fritters are best served fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- How to freeze: Place completely cooled fritters in a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, place in the fridge overnight.
- How to reheat: There are several ways to reheat fritters while keeping them crispy. One option is to place fritters in a skillet over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes, until heated through. Alternatively, place your fritters in an air fryer preheated to 350 degrees F. and reheat for 3-4 minutes, or place fritters on a baking sheet and reheat in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 10 minutes.
- Don't crowd the pan. Aim to fry 4 fritters at a time if using a large skillet. If there are too many fritters in the pan at once, they will steam instead of fry.
- Oil should be hot. Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding fritters to the pan. If the oil is not hot enough, the fritters will absorb the oil and become too greasy.
- Squeeze out water. Since potatoes and onions contain a lot of water, it's important that you squeeze out the water to avoid soggy fritters.
Nutrition
Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg